Trail Running calendar near Troy 2026-2027

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a dog jog with age-group awards and finisher medals.

Night trail running at Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and packet pick-up before the race.

Random distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with 2.25 mile laps and a 6 hour option, distance decided by a dice roll.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

A 12 hour timed race on a 5K loop at ASC Greenway near Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC, with on-course aid and limited entry.

A 24-hour timed run and walk on November 21, 2026, Oakwood24 raises funds for Healing Transitions at a new Lakeside Retreats location, includes a Saturday morning remembrance hour, and offers timed ultra, relay, and fundraising options.

Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel with a 2-mile fun run, rugged 5K, and new 10K, plus a free kids race, post-race pie, awards, and marked, supported trails.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

A mixed in-person and virtual running event in Cary offering 5K, 10K, 13.1 and an Ultra Series 65.5 with medals, warmers, and multiple award categories.

Regional cross country meet in Charlotte on November 28, 2026, with multiple 5K and 3K races for high school and youth divisions. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race advance to the national championships in San Diego.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

Trail races at Hanging Rock State Park on December 5, 2026 offering 50K and 25K distances with technical, rocky trails and notable elevation gain.

Trail races of 30K and 50K at Lake Norman State Park with single-track loops, aid stations, finisher medals, and a 9 hour cut-off.

A nighttime trail event at Anne Springs Close Greenway on December 11, 2026 featuring a timed 5K, an untimed Hike Challenge on the same course, and a one mile fun run with a finisher’s prize. The course starts and finishes at Lake Haigler e..

Timed trail events in Lillington, NC on a 1.17-mile loop with a cup-less aid station, finisher medals, awards, and proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

Trail races at Pilot Mountain State Park on December 19, 2026 with 3 mile and 7 mile courses, a 150 runner limit, shirts, awards, and packet pick-up.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.